operating segment reporting

[/ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ ˈseɡmənt rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/]
nounpl: operating segment reporting (uncountable)
relatório de segmentos operacionais
1. The disclosure and analysis of financial information by separate business units or geographic regions within a company, required by accounting standards such as IFRS 8 and ASC 280
The company's operating segment reporting shows strong performance in the North American division.
O relatório de segmentos operacionais da empresa mostra desempenho forte na divisão da América do Norte.
2. A financial reporting practice that breaks down a company's revenue, expenses, and profitability by distinct business lines or geographic areas
Operating segment reporting helps investors understand which divisions contribute most to overall profitability.
O relatório de segmentos operacionais ajuda os investidores a entender quais divisões contribuem mais para a lucratividade geral.
3. Mandatory financial statement disclosure that provides transparency into how different business units or regions perform
The new operating segment reporting requirements improve transparency for stakeholders.
Os novos requisitos de relatório de segmentos operacionais melhoram a transparência para os interessados.
Operating segment reporting is a critical compliance requirement in both Brazil (following IFRS for public companies) and the USA (following GAAP for SEC-registered companies). In Brazil, this disclosure became increasingly important after adoption of IFRS in 2010. The practice is essential for multinational corporations with operations in multiple countries or business divisions, as it provides stakeholders with detailed insight into which parts of the business are performing well.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
segment reportingbusiness segment disclosuredivisional reportinggeographic segment reporting
Antonyms / Antônimos
consolidated reportingaggregated financial reporting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relatório de segmentos operacionais
Standard term used in Brazilian accounting and finance
São Paulo
disclosure de segmentos operacionais
More common in financial market contexts; often uses English term 'disclosure'
Portugal
relato de segmentos operacionais
Portuguese variant uses 'relato' instead of 'relatório'; follows IFRS standards
USA
operating segment reporting
Governed by ASC 280 (FASB standard); widely used in SEC filings

Related Words

IFRS 8ASC 280business unitgeographic segmentrevenue recognitionprofitability analysisfinancial disclosuremanagement accounting

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down by segment
segment performance analysis
drill down into segment data
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